大学体验英语第一册_unit2

1、Experiencing EnglishUnit 2 Song of the SoulProceduresPassage A: All Great Journeys Start with a DreamPassage B: What Are We Chasing After in Our DreamsProcedures of Passage AWarm-up ActivitiesCulture NotesLanguage PointsDifficult SentencesSummaryFollow-up ActivityAssignmentsPassage A: All Great Jour

2、neys Start with a DreamWarm-up Activities（Listening）Warm-up Activities 1（Speaking）Key for reference 1（Listening）Warm-up Activities 2（Speaking）nAIDS is an acronym for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. nAIDS是是“获得性免疫缺损综合症获得性免疫缺损综合症“的首字母的首字母缩略词。缩略词。 Key for reference 2（Listening）Warm-up Activities Wh

3、at is your recent dream? 1. Rock musicRock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music. Rock m

4、usic also drew strongly on a number of other genres such as blues and folk, and incorporated influences from jazz, classical and other musical sources. Musically, rock has centered around the electric guitar, usually as part of a rock group with bass guitar（低音电吉他） and drums. Culture Note Typically,

5、rock is song-based music with a 4/4 beat utilizing a verse-chorus（词重唱词） form, but the genre has become extremely diverse and common musical characteristics are difficult to define. Like pop music, lyrics often stress romantic love but also address a wide variety of other themes that are frequently s

6、ocial or political in emphasis. The dominance of rock by white, male musicians has been seen as one of the key factors shaping the themes explored in rock music. Rock places a higher degree of emphasis on musicianship, live performance, and an ideology of authenticity than pop music.Culture Note 2.

7、Neil Peart (尼尔尼尔佩尔特佩尔特) Neil Ellwood Peart (born September 12, 1952), OC, is a Canadian musician and author. He is the drummer and lyricist for the rock band Rush. Peart grew up in Port Dalhousie, Ontario (now part of St.Catharines). During adolescence, he floated from regional band to regional band

8、 in pursuit of a career as a full-time drummer. After a discouraging stint in England to concentrate on his music, Peart returned home, where he joined a local Toronto band, Rush, in the summer of 1974. Peart has received numerous awards for his musical performances, and is known for his technical p

9、roficiency and stamina. Culture Note 2. Neil Peart (尼尔尼尔佩尔特佩尔特) In addition to being a musician, Peart is also a prolific writer, having published several memoirs about his travels. Peart is also Rushs primary lyricist. In writing lyrics for Rush, Peart addresses universal themes and diverse subject

10、 matter including science fiction, fantasy, and philosophy, as well as secular, humanitarian and libertarian themes. All four of his books are travel-based non-fiction, though they diverge into his life and these subjects as well.Culture Note We all have dreams. Our dream, or aspiration, or vision,

11、is the song of our soul. It is our dream that fills our life with meaning and purpose. Many a successful person compared a dream to the flame of hope toward victory. We all have problems in realizing our dreams. But once we believe we can do it, we will find solutions to the problems we stumbled on(

12、无意中发现；偶然遇到，碰巧找到无意中发现；偶然遇到，碰巧找到). If you believe in your dream, the next step is to make a commitment. With your commitment, great power will be released and seemingly insurmountable hurdles will be reduced to insignificant obstacles. Our dreams dont have to be grand to be great. We all have the powe

13、r to follow a dream that will make a difference to us and those we meet. As we dream, so shall we become. Our vision is the promise of what we shall be in the future.Passage ASummary 1. Such dreams could be more hurtful than helpful.more than:1) to a larger or extra number or amount (of)Examples:The

14、ir beliefs are more Christian than Buddhist.We spent more time on the last job than usual.2) when “more” is used before a noun, it is used to mean that it is more like the first thing rather than the second.Examples:Hes more like a movie star than a lifeguard, really.Sue screamed, not loudly, more i

15、n surprise than terror.Language Points 2. Im thinking about ones vision, aspiration or fervent hope for the future.vision:1) the ability to seeExamples:He has very little vision in his left eye.Since the accident, he has suffered from memory loss and impaired vision.2) an imagined mental image of st

16、hExamples:Thats my vision of how the world could be.I have a vision of a society that is free of exploitation and injustice.Language Points 2. Im thinking about ones vision, aspiration or fervent hope for the future.vision:aspiration: desire or hope to achieve sth抱抱 负，志向；渴望负，志向；渴望Examples:Janes aspi

17、rations to help others come from her own misfortune as a child.His early death caused many of his political aspirations to remain unfulfilled.aspire: v. to have a strong desire or hope to do or have somethingExample:Few people who aspire to/ after fame ever achieve it.Language Points 3. Life without

18、 one is reduced to a hollow existence.reduce:1) make less in size, amount, degree, importance, etc.Examples:I reduced my weight by going on a diet.The workforce has been reduced by half.2) to bring into a different, usually worse, stateExamples:Allied bombing reduced the city to ruins. 盟军的轰炸将城市夷为废墟。

19、盟军的轰炸将城市夷为废墟。I was reduced to tears seeing the mess they had made.translation:没有灵魂的生命就只是仅有躯壳的形体存在。没有灵魂的生命就只是仅有躯壳的形体存在。Language Points 我们大家都会做梦我们大家都会做梦, , 往往是在我们睡着的时候。往往是在我们睡着的时候。 做这样的梦可能弊大于利。例如，设想一下你梦见自做这样的梦可能弊大于利。例如，设想一下你梦见自己在吃麦粒，结果醒来却发现半张床垫没了！不过，己在吃麦粒，结果醒来却发现半张床垫没了！不过，我要说的并不是这种梦境。确切地说，我所想的是人我要说的并不

20、是这种梦境。确切地说，我所想的是人的愿景、抱负或对未来的炽烈希望。我们的梦想是我的愿景、抱负或对未来的炽烈希望。我们的梦想是我们的灵魂之歌。没有灵魂的生命就只是仅有躯壳的形们的灵魂之歌。没有灵魂的生命就只是仅有躯壳的形体存在。有了梦想，生命才会富有意义和目标。体存在。有了梦想，生命才会富有意义和目标。 Chinese TranslationP1 4. Besides being the drummer and chief lyricist for the rock band “Rush”, Neil Peart is also an author and philosopher. beside

21、s: in addition to; also Examples: Do you play any other sports besides ice-skating and swimming? I think she has many good qualities besides being very beautiful.Language Points in addition (to): besides; furthermore; used when adding another fact to what has already mentioned neg: n1) The hotel its

22、elf can accommodate 80 guests, and in addition, there are several apartments.n宾馆本身可住80人，并且还有几套公寓套房。n2) In addition to apples you asked for, I bought you some oranges.n除了你要的苹果，我还买了桔子。Language Points lLife is just a candle and a dream must give it flame.lSimulated ReproductionlLove is just a seed and

23、the true nature of a heart must water it. lSimulated Translationl梦想只是一个风筝，用你的努力让它高飞。梦想只是一个风筝，用你的努力让它高飞。lDream is just a kite and your efforts must send it high.Simulated Reproduction 1 5. No life is more tragic than that of the individual who nurses a dream, an ambition, always wishing and hoping .n

24、urse:1) to take care of someone / an animal while he or it is illExamples:He gave up his job so that he could nurse his mother at home in her last months.They found an injured cat and carefully nursed it back to health.Language Points 5. No life is more tragic than that of the individual who nurses

25、a dream, an ambition, always wishing and hoping .nurse:2) to spend a lot of time taking care of somethingExamples:These young trees were carefully nursed by the head gardener.The project will have to be nursed through its few months.3) to feel a desire or an emotion for a long timeExamples:She has l

26、ong nursed a passion for Japanese art.Jane still nurses the pain of rejection. 简仍因遭到拒绝而痛苦。简仍因遭到拒绝而痛苦。 translation: 一个人心怀梦想和大志，时时刻刻地在渴望和希望，一个人心怀梦想和大志，时时刻刻地在渴望和希望，却没有尝试将这一切付诸现实，却没有尝试将这一切付诸现实， 还有比这种人的生命更富悲剧性还有比这种人的生命更富悲剧性的吗？的吗？Language Points 6. He nurses the flickering dream, but never lets it break o

27、ut into flame.” flicker: burn unsteadily; shine with an unsteady light（火光等）摇曳，（火光等）摇曳，闪烁闪烁 A television flickered in the corner. 电视机在角落里时明时暗地变换着画面。电视机在角落里时明时暗地变换着画面。 Looking through the window I saw the flicker of flames. 透过窗户我看到了闪烁的火光。透过窗户我看到了闪烁的火光。 If you experience a flicker of emotion, you feel

28、that emotion only for a very short time, and not very strongly. （情感的）闪现，一闪而过（情感的）闪现，一闪而过 He felt a flicker of regret. 他突然感到一丝悔意。他突然感到一丝悔意。 Language Points 6. He nurses the flickering dream, but never lets it break out into flame.” l If something such as war, fighting, or disease breaks out, it begin

29、s suddenly. （战争、战斗或疾病）爆发（战争、战斗或疾病）爆发lHe was 29 when war broke out.l战争爆发时他才战争爆发时他才29岁。岁。lbreakout；If a prisoner breaks out of a prison, they escape from it. 越狱；逃跑越狱；逃跑lThe two men broke out of their cells and cut through a perimeter fence.l这两个人逃出牢房，并越过了围墙。这两个人逃出牢房，并越过了围墙。l他的梦想只能发出摇曳的微弱光亮，却永远不能迸发出火焰。他

30、的梦想只能发出摇曳的微弱光亮，却永远不能迸发出火焰。” Language Points 7.Most of us have a dream, aspiration, or hearts desire. l我们大多数人都有自己的梦想、抱负或者说是心之欲望。我们大多数人都有自己的梦想、抱负或者说是心之欲望。 8.But the trouble is most of us have the on/off switch of our dream set to OFF. l但问题在于我们大多数人都将梦想的开关置于但问题在于我们大多数人都将梦想的开关置于“关闭关闭”位置。位置。Language Point

31、s lWhenever we believe we can, we set the switch to ON.lSimulated ReproductionlWhenever you remember you need me, you can give me a call. lSimulated Translationl任何当你意识到自己不够努力的时候，你实际上已在努力工作了。任何当你意识到自己不够努力的时候，你实际上已在努力工作了。lWhenever you realize you are not hard-working enough, you actually are working h

32、ard.Simulated Reproduction 2 lJust because I believe I can do something doesnt mean there wont be any problems.lSimulated Reproductionl Just because you have a dream doesnt mean it will surely come true. lSimulated Translationl仅因为我知道我想干这件事，这并不说明我真的能够做好。仅因为我知道我想干这件事，这并不说明我真的能够做好。lJust because I know

33、I want to do it doesnt mean I can really make it.Simulated Reproduction 3 9. But once I believe I can do it, I will seek solutions for every problem I stumble on.lseek: 寻求，寻求， 探求；企求；探求；企求；l1) to search for, look for or try to find or obtain (esp. sth which is not a physical object) lExamples: lWatso

34、n said yesterday that he would not seek re-election next year. lAfter the meeting he sought out the person who had spoken about the plans.lAll men seek for happiness.l人人都要追求幸福。人人都要追求幸福。Language Points 9. But once I believe I can do it, I will seek solutions for every problem I stumble on. l 2) seek

35、to do sth: try or attempt to do sth lExamples: lThe plane encountered icing (航航飞机外身的霜冻飞机外身的霜冻)and the pilot sought to climb to a higher altitudelstumble on: meet or discover by chance 偶然碰见偶然碰见/发现某人或某物发现某人或某物lstumble across/on/uponLanguage Points 我们大多数人都有自己的梦想、抱负或者说是心之欲望。但问题我们大多数人都有自己的梦想、抱负或者说是心之欲望。但

36、问题在于我们大多数人都将梦想的开关置于在于我们大多数人都将梦想的开关置于“关闭关闭”位置。不管什么位置。不管什么时候，只要我们说时候，只要我们说“我不能，我不能，”我们就切断了开关。我们就切断了开关。 无论何时，无论何时，只要我们相信我们能做，我们就开启了按钮。就是这么简单，不只要我们相信我们能做，我们就开启了按钮。就是这么简单，不是吗？仅仅因为相信自己有能力做某事，并不意味就不会有任何是吗？仅仅因为相信自己有能力做某事，并不意味就不会有任何问题。但是一旦我相信我能去做，我就会去为我遇到的每一个问问题。但是一旦我相信我能去做，我就会去为我遇到的每一个问题寻求破解的办法。生活的法则就是如此题寻求

37、破解的办法。生活的法则就是如此惟有所求，方有所惟有所求，方有所得，我欲寻求破解之法，则我必会成功。得，我欲寻求破解之法，则我必会成功。Chinese TranslationP3 10. Any worthy dream is a dream worthy of accomplishing.lworthy: (formal) deserving respect, admiration, or supportlExamples:lWe need to translate these worthy principles into workable rules.lEvery year he makes

38、 a large donation to a worthy cause.laccomplish: to finish sth successfully or to achieve sthlExamples:lThe students accomplished the task in less than 10 minutes.lI feel as if Ive accomplished nothing since I left my job.Language Points 11. Once I realize I can do it, the next step is to make commi

39、tment.lcommit: to promise or give (your loyalty or money) to a particular principle, person, or plan of actionlExamples:lI think I can come tonight but I wont commit myself till I know for sure.lThe government claimed to commit itself to improving health care.lcommitment: a promise to do sth or to b

40、ehave in a particular waylExamples:lShe is known chiefly for her commitment to nuclear disarmament.lId like to thank the staff for having shown such commitment.Language Points 11. Once I realize I can do it, the next step is to make commitment.lcommitted: willing to work hard and give your time and

41、energy to sth.忠诚的，坚定的，承诺忠诚的，坚定的，承诺lExamples:lThe party are committed to helping those who are not able to help themselves.lWe are committed to withdrawing our troops by the end of the year.lHe said the government remained committed to peace.l他说政府仍然致力于和平。他说政府仍然致力于和平。Language Points 11. Once I realize

42、 I can do it, the next step is to make commitment.lChina is committed to promoting world development through our own development and achieving better development through world development. l中国致力于以自身发展促进世界发展，同时在世界发展中寻中国致力于以自身发展促进世界发展，同时在世界发展中寻 求自身更好求自身更好发展。发展。lWe are committed to spending our future

43、together, pursuing our dreams and facing lifes challenges in partnership.l我们承诺彼此携手一起共度我们的未来，一起追求我们的梦想，一起面我们承诺彼此携手一起共度我们的未来，一起追求我们的梦想，一起面对生命中的挑战。对生命中的挑战。 Language Points 12. As soon as we make a commitment, great power is released.lrelease:l1) to give freedom or free movement to sb or sth释放；释放；lExamp

44、les:lHe was released from prison after serving two years of a five-year sentence.l五年的徒刑他服了两年便从监狱里放出来了。五年的徒刑他服了两年便从监狱里放出来了。l The thief was determined to turn over a new leaf once he was released from prison.l那盗贼下决心，一旦获释便重新做人。那盗贼下决心，一旦获释便重新做人。 lThe medicine released him from years of pain.Language Poi

45、nts 12. As soon as we make a commitment, great power is released.lrelease:l2) to let sth to be shown in public or available for use发布；发表；发布；发表；公布公布lExamples:lThe police have released a picture of the man they wanted to question.lThe minister has released a statement explaining the reasons for his re

46、signation.l一旦做出承诺，就会迸发出巨大的力量。一旦做出承诺，就会迸发出巨大的力量。Language Points 13. What seemingly were insurmountable hurdles are now reduced to obstacles of laughable insignificance.l insurmountable adj. too large, difficult, etc., to be dealt with 难以难以克服的，难克服的，难 以处理的以处理的 lAt some point in our lives we all face ob

47、stacles that seem insurmountable , we know that we cannot overcome them alone.l在人生的某一时刻我们总会遇到那些看起来不可克服的障碍，我们知道在人生的某一时刻我们总会遇到那些看起来不可克服的障碍，我们知道无法独自克服它们。无法独自克服它们。Language Points 13. What seemingly were insurmountable hurdles are now reduced to obstacles of laughable insignificance.lhurdle n. a difficul

48、ty which must be dealt with （必须克服的）障碍，（必须克服的）障碍，困难困难, 难关难关 lThe weather will be the biggest hurdle so I have to be ready.l天气将会是最大的障碍，所以我必须要作好准备。天气将会是最大的障碍，所以我必须要作好准备。lThe main hurdle is cost.l最大的障碍是成本。最大的障碍是成本。l insignificance n. 无意义，无足轻重无意义，无足轻重 linsignificant adj. of no value or importance 无价值的，不重

49、要的，无价值的，不重要的，无意义的无意义的 Language Points 13. What seemingly were insurmountable hurdles are now reduced to obstacles of laughable insignificance.lobstacle n. sth. which prevents action, movement, or success 障障碍（物），妨碍，碍（物），妨碍， 阻碍阻碍 lOvercrowding remains a large obstacle to improving conditions.l过分拥挤仍然是改

50、善环境的一大障碍。过分拥挤仍然是改善环境的一大障碍。lTo succeed, you must learn to overcome obstacles.l必须学会克服困难才能成功。必须学会克服困难才能成功。l原本看似不可逾越的屏障顷刻之间就会化为招人嬉笑的无足轻重的小小原本看似不可逾越的屏障顷刻之间就会化为招人嬉笑的无足轻重的小小障碍而已。障碍而已。Language Points 任何有价值的梦想都值得去奋斗实现。一旦我认识到任何有价值的梦想都值得去奋斗实现。一旦我认识到我可以去实施这一梦想，下一步就是承诺一定完成。我可以去实施这一梦想，下一步就是承诺一定完成。一旦做出承诺，就会迸发出巨大的力

51、量。原本看似不一旦做出承诺，就会迸发出巨大的力量。原本看似不可逾越的屏障顷刻之间就会化为招人嬉笑的无足轻重可逾越的屏障顷刻之间就会化为招人嬉笑的无足轻重的小小障碍而已。的小小障碍而已。Chinese TranslationP4 14. Our dreams dont have to be grand to be great.lgrand adj.宏大的，宏伟的；（最）重要的；豪华的宏大的，宏伟的；（最）重要的；豪华的lThis grand building is in the center of town.l这幢位于市中心的宏伟建筑。这幢位于市中心的宏伟建筑。lGrand plans or a

52、ctions are intended to achieve important results.（计划等）宏伟的，宏大的（计划等）宏伟的，宏大的lThe grand design of Europes monetary union is already agreed.l欧洲统一货币的宏伟构想已经获得认同。欧洲统一货币的宏伟构想已经获得认同。lIf you describe an activity or experience as grand, you mean that it is very pleasant and enjoyable.快乐的；令人非常愉快的快乐的；令人非常愉快的lHe w

53、as having a grand time meeting new sorts of people.l结识形形色色的人让他很开心。结识形形色色的人让他很开心。Language Points 15. We dont have to become the worlds greatest pianist, an Olympic medal winner, or an internationally acclaimed superstar.lIf someone or something is acclaimed, they are praised enthusiastically. 称赞；赞扬称赞

54、；赞扬lShe has been acclaimed for the TV drama Prime Suspect.l她凭借电视剧头号嫌疑犯而她凭借电视剧头号嫌疑犯而受到好评受到好评。lHe was acclaimed as Englands greatest modern painter.l他被他被誉为誉为英格兰现代最伟大的油画家。英格兰现代最伟大的油画家。lacclaimed adj,lShe has published six highly acclaimed novels.l她出版了六本她出版了六本备受赞誉备受赞誉的小说。的小说。Language Points 16. Was her

55、dream any less significant than that of a prominent person? lSomeone who is prominent is important.重要的；杰出的；著名的重要的；杰出的；著名的lHe is a prominent member of the Law Society.l他是法律协会的重要成员。他是法律协会的重要成员。lThey are the children of very prominent or successful parents.l他们是杰出或成功人士的孩子。他们是杰出或成功人士的孩子。Language Points 1

56、6. Was her dream any less significant than that of a prominent person? lSomething that is prominent is very noticeable or is an important part of something else.显著的；突出的；鲜艳的；引人注目的显著的；突出的；鲜艳的；引人注目的lThe window plays a prominent part in the design.l这个窗户在设计中起着非常重要的作用。这个窗户在设计中起着非常重要的作用。Language Points l W

57、as her dream any less significant than that of a prominent person?lSimulated ReproductionlAre your CVs(curriculum vitae) any less impressive than those of the top students? lSimulated Translationl他的事业不如一个亿万富翁成功吗？他的事业不如一个亿万富翁成功吗？lIs his career any less successful than that of a billionaire?Simulated

58、Reproduction 4 梦想不必宏大方显伟大。我们不必要求成为世上最伟大的钢琴家、梦想不必宏大方显伟大。我们不必要求成为世上最伟大的钢琴家、奥运奖牌得主，抑或是国际知名的超级巨星。我的一个婶婶平生奥运奖牌得主，抑或是国际知名的超级巨星。我的一个婶婶平生大部分时间在一家百货公司卖手套。她的梦想就是成为周围最为大部分时间在一家百货公司卖手套。她的梦想就是成为周围最为和气和最为有求必应的售货员。年复一年，回头客总会频繁惠顾，和气和最为有求必应的售货员。年复一年，回头客总会频繁惠顾，特来寻她购物。她让每个人购物的这一天快乐高兴，感动着成千特来寻她购物。她让每个人购物的这一天快乐高兴，感动着成千上

59、万的生命。她的梦想比之于要人显贵之宏愿，其意义会稍逊一上万的生命。她的梦想比之于要人显贵之宏愿，其意义会稍逊一筹吗？决然不会。我们都有能力去追寻一个会对我们自己和我们筹吗？决然不会。我们都有能力去追寻一个会对我们自己和我们周遭的产周遭的产 生影响的梦想。生影响的梦想。 Chinese TranslationP5 17. Dream lofty dreams, and as you dream, so shall you become.l(just) as so : used to compare two people or things, when they are the same the

60、general idea is that “just as X is true / is so, Y is true / is so.”ljust as ,so ,这个句型中的主句和从句较短时，特别在谚语中，这个句型中的主句和从句较短时，特别在谚语中，just可以省去，此时可以省去，此时so不能省略，即成：不能省略，即成：as ，so 。主句中还可。主句中还可用倒装结构，例如：用倒装结构，例如：l1）（Just ）as the lion is the king of beasts, so the eagle is the king of birds. l正如狮子是百兽之王那样正如狮子是百兽之王